What if by going on holiday you could \u201c10x\u201d your sketching skills in the matter of a few days, and meet some new friends at the same time and explore a new place in a different country?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Urban sketching is growing tremendously in popularity with many people from all walks of life picking up sketchbooks to record the world around them. Now, you can even take an urban sketching vacation and join other like-minded people to make (and sketch) unique travel memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was booked on a trip to sketch in Germany with Ian Fennelly which unfortunately I could not get to due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting travel restrictions. However, in the process, I researched many of the companies now offering travel experiences to learn from the top talent in urban sketching and I thought you may find this interesting so you can consider an urban sketching holiday of your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The information below should save you a bit of time when looking for an urban sketching vacation by suggesting a few of the best companies to check out, some of the destinations on offer and the price range of each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I feel somewhat qualified to write a post such as this and give you sound travel advice as I have worked in the travel industry for a few years myself, specifically organising adventures and special interest trips such as these, usually to very \u2018hard to reach\u2019 countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope this post inspires you to consider planning a sketching-specific trip with a known and trusted travel operator specifically geared towards providing awesome artistic adventures. You can immerse yourself into sketching every day without feeling guilty for doing so (as you may when travelling with family and friends) and with instruction from top urban sketchers in the field. You will come home with a sketchbook full to the brim and hopefully, a creative soul invigorated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many companies offer trips which cater to specific interests. For example, if you are interested in photography you can take a safari that focusses on the skills required to improve your wildlife photography skills, or if you\u2019re interested in landscape photography, you could take a cruise to Norway to photograph the Fjords. While increasing your skills in your favourite hobby, you are also enjoying a holiday surrounded by other guests who are interested in the same activity as you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n